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Vintage Set of 8 Purple Harvard Classics Five-Foot Shelf of Books, 1959

Vintage Set of 8 Purple Harvard Classics Five-Foot Shelf of Books, 1959

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Set of eight purple hardback books with gold lettering and detail on the spine, in excellent vintage condition. These are part of the Harvard Classics Five-Foot Shelf of Books series, published in 1959 (52nd printing).

This set includes volumes 31-38, which are as follows:

  • Volume 31 - Autobiography by Benvenuto Cellini
  • Volume 32 - Literary and Philosophical Essays by Montaigne, Sainte Beuve, Renan, Etc.
  • Volume 33 - Voyages and Travels
  • Volume 34 - French and English Philosophers Descartes, Voltaire, Rousseau, and Hobbes
  • Volume 35 - Chronicle and Romance by Froissary, Malory, and Holinshed
  • Volume 36 - Machiavelli, More, and Luther
  • Volume 37 - Locke, Berkeley, and Hume
  • Volume 38 - Harvey, Jenner, Lister and Pasteur

In excellent vintage condition, with light wear to spines and covers, minimal sun fading. Binding remains tight.

DIMENSIONS - Each book measures approximately 8.25" tall by 6" wide by 1.25" deep; weighs 1 lb. 8 oz.

Please note that this is a vintage item with normal wear and tear due to its age. Review photos and descriptions carefully. I have made every effort to accurately describe these items. Message me with any questions you have before making a purchase, and review my return policy. Props not included with listing.

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